Torrington Park is in London and in Barnet district. N12 9TJ is located in the Woodhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torrington Park, London, N12 9TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 9TH, N12 9TG, N12 9TE, N12 9TR, N12 9TA, N12 9TL, N12 9TB, N12 9DG, N12 9SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 9TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N12 9TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.8% | 56.3% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 29% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 47.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4.7% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.6% | 57.1% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 48.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 18.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 19.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 30.6% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 6.2% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 4.3% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrington Park was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Torrington Park has the 6th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 94th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Wendy House Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2022-04-28 | £299,861 |
| Flat 1 Wendy House Torrington Park, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-03-02 | £98,214 |
| Flat 11 Wendy House Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-06-19 | £331,919 |
| Flat 3 Wendy House Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2015-05-29 | £327,990 |
| Flat 8 Wendy House Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2014-10-17 | £354,167 |
N12 9TJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N12 9TJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Swan Lane , Whetstone N20 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 194 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'oro Pizzeria | 818 High Road, London | 209 yd | |
| Creams | 778 High Road, London | 213 yd | |
| Ai Sushi | 830 High Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Awesome Thai | 826 High Road, London | 229 yd | |
| McDonald's | 772 High Road, London | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Toolans | 866 High Road, London | 321 yd | |
| Malt And Hops | Malt And Hops, 891 High Road, London | 375 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 412 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Salt | 828 High Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 836 High Road, London | 239 yd | |
| Haida Sandwich | 809 High Road, London | 257 yd | |
| La Mia Pizza | 849 High Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Shakekhan T/A Shaketastic | 865 High Road, London | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 239 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 249 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 483 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 795 yd | |
| Vinods Food Store | 228 Woodhouse Road, London | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Wren Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed) Hilton Avenue | 612 yd | |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| North Middlesex Golf Club MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE FRIERN BARNET LANE | golf | 864 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 893 yd |
| Friary Park FRIARY ROAD | tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.